In the Likely Event

In the Likely Event is a romantic novel by Rebecca Yarros. The novel follows the story of Izzy and Nate, two young people who meet while on the cusp of adulthood moments before an unexpected plane crash. Nate goes into the military and Izzy attends college and law school, each moving in different directions, but drawn back to one another until a misunderstanding irrevocably separates them.

Meeting again in war-torn Afghanistan, Izzy and Nate find themselves forced to face the battle between them as the world around them falls apart. In a dual-plotline structure that alternates between descriptions of the characters’ early relationship and their unexpected reunion in 2021, the novel strategically juxtaposes these contrasting timelines to explore the idea that sometimes love isn’t enough. As a best-selling romance author whose novels have become a sensation, Rebecca Yarros also draws upon her own family’s experiences to inform the military-themed aspects of In the Likely Event, for her husband has completed multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan over the years.

This guide is based on the Kindle e-book edition published in 2023 by Montlake, Seattle.

Content Warning: In the Likely Event features storylines relating to domestic abuse and mental health conditions, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which this guide discusses.